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L307 PRB

1989 Mercedes-benz 250

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,607 mi
Last recorded256,607 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 250161,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL307 PRB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model250
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 256,607 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

corrosion on n/s of vehicle body ando/s sills very close to MOT failure

o/s headlamp holed

o/s/f indicator cracked

some play in front suspension bushes

Pass 11 May 2006 245,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2006 245,607 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension ride height very low

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 250?

Based on 21,689 MOT tests across 3,055 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
2,936
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
3,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 715
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 666
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 458
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L307 PRB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 161,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 250 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 875 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L307 PRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 250 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L307 PRB registered?

L307 PRB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 250, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is L307 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L307 PRB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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